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January E-Blast

Posted Sun, 01/04/2009 - 10:30 by dmcculley

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*WSST January e-blast*

***Have You Seen***
An article in the November 10 issue of Inside Higher Education highlights the initiative by the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC) to increase the number of science and math teacher graduates. “Higher education institutions have the potential to bring about tremendous improvements in U.S. mathematics and science achievement by educating a larger number of highly qualified teachers,” said Richard Herman, chancellor at Urbana-Champaign, in the announcement. “Yet for too long institutions like mine have stood aside on this important issue. We cannot continue on the sidelines. One of the best paths for meeting the need for more science and mathematics teachers is to commit ourselves to this important initiative and inspire more of the nation’s top mathematics, science and engineering students to become our top teachers.” Read more about this at http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/11/10/nasulgc

***Conference Updates***

Northland College is again offering conference participants an opportunity to register for and receive graduate credit. Participants may earn 1 or 2 graduate credits at $250 per credit. Registration for this option is available at the same time you register for the conference, just click on the link below for credit registration. A representative will also be available during the conference to answer any questions you may have. https://www.northland.edu/register/index.php?id=14

New this year is a 3 for 2 coupon registration for districts that send one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school teacher. See the coupon in the newsletter or get one from the website.

***Did You Know***
The Wisconsin Section of the Central States Water Environment
Association is willing to purchase up to 30 World Water Monitoring Day kits for
Wisconsin schools to use in science classes. Visit the CSWEA-Wisconsin Section website at http://www.cswea.org/wisconsin/ for additional information.

***Your WSST Funds In Action***
Supporting the development of needs-based professional development for Wisconsin science teachers, your organization helped fund a group of WSST members and other science educators from across Wisconsin who met at the Pigeon Lake Field Research Station last July to brainstorm ideas for a new professional development initiative. Many issues, topics, and approaches were discussed. The common element across these
ideas was the importance of networking and developing leadership capacity. In order to continue to move this discussion forward, we are conducting a survey to determine the types of professional development opportunities that our members participate in. Please help us by completing this survey.
Link either to: http://www.uwosh.edu/excel/needs.html or directly to:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=eOq9BgJCKNB04XUf63Ma4Q_3d_3d

***Spotlight on Professional Development***

Do you know an outstanding biology teacher? Nominate your colleague for the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. Current biology/life science instructors (grades 7-12) with at least three years public, private, or parochial school teaching experience are eligible. Check out the attachment for details.

Interested in an online Energy Education course? See the attached flyer for UWSP’s latest very affordable offering.

31st annual Wisconsin Lakes Convention March 18-20, 2009
KI Convention Center, Green Bay
• Join us for an in-depth exploration of aquatic invasive species,
greet old friends and new, and come celebrate Wisconsin lakes!
• Call for Posters! Submit your successful lake project for the
Convention poster session.
• Nominate a local lake hero for a Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Award!
• Get your pictures! It's time for the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership photo contest
2009 Convention to focus on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Check out the website for more information. https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/uwexlakes/conventions/

***Some Favorite Websites***

http://www.teachersdomain.org/

http://www.arborsci.com/CoolStuff/

*** Committee Spotlight***
WSST FOUNDATION
The WSST Foundation's goal is to improve science education in Wisconsin by providing funds and guidance to the members of WSST. The Foundation serves the members of WSST through grants and scholarships, sponsoring retired WSST members activities, and sponsoring events such as Science Congress.

The Foundation's funds are separate from WSST and can not be used for the operation of the Society. It provides the money required to help make the goals of our parent organization, WSST, within reach of every member through member contributions, memorials, and bequeathals, fund raisers, and corporate support.

All members of the Foundation Committee are appointed by the president of WSST and serve for longer periods than regular committee members. This enables the members to develop contacts with corporate sponsors. The President of the Foundation is Don Vincent. Other members are Floyd Henschel 1^st VP, Dana Krajcarek, 2^nd VP, Steve Bower 3^rd VP, Dick Seng Treasurer, and Margie Winter Secretary

This installment of WSST News is brought to you by
Denise McCulley, District 5 director.
I've taught middle school science for 25 years.
I have served as district director since 2006.

***And now for your District news*.

The Sally Ride Academy is currently seeking teachers to teach at the Sally Ride Academy for Kids in 2009. Dates for next summer are June 22-26 in West Allis, July 13-17 in Waukesha, and a week in August at Mukwonago. Anyone interested in submitting a proposal to teach should email sracademy5451@sbcglobal.net for information or download a Proposal Request Form at http://www.wasdi.org/New_Images_1/Presenter%20Proposal%20SR%204%20Kids%20Request%20Forms.pdf, or www.wasdi.org/sallyr.html.

Looking for a science fair for your students? Regional fairs and dates include: Capital S&E 02/28/09, Fort Atkinson 02/20-24/09, Kenosha regional S&E 02/14-15/09, Lakeland College S&E 02/07/09, Milwaukee Regional S&E 03/07-08/09, Nicolet (school only) 02/28/09, Southeastern Minnesota/Western Wisconsin Regional S&E 02/29/09, University School (school only) 2009, Waukesha Regional S&E 02/21/09. Find out more: contact Patti Bringe-Blomquist at 262.751.7578 or visit http://www.bssef.org

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